Bye-Bye Jerk, Hello Mr. Right by Rosie Steppe

Chapter 345

Matthew's expression softened, almost like a dad looking at his kid. "To me, you'll always be that little girl. But listen, being serious and stubborn is great for work, not so much for life." I knew why he said it, but people don't change overnight. We are who we are.

"Rea, sometimes not knowing everything brings a little happiness. You don't have to figure it all out, you know?" His words were soft, almost fatherly.

Seeing the worry in his eyes, and thinking about his illness, I nodded, even though deep down I still held onto my beliefs.

"Rea," Matthew said softly.

"Yeah?"

He shook his head. "It's nothing."

"No, it's something You've definitely got sc

back

ing on your mind," I pressed, sensing he was holding

Matthew chuckled. "Nothing gets past you, does it?"

you've got that you can't tell Lindey or Wayne, you can tell me. I'll keep it locked up. promise." I raised my hand like I was swearing an oath. He laughed, amused.

daughter, I couldn't resist. "What if it's something like... I don't know, a secret family?" Matthew nearly choked. "What nonsense are you talking about? I don't have

tilted my head,

said, shaking his head

They say you're influenced by the company

in suspense for

different. Just because Thorsten's my friend doesn't mean I agree with everything he does. I'm

"Relax, I was just kidding. I know you and Lindey are solid.

stared off at the blank white wall, his voice low. "Rea, I've been meaning to tell you... my illness isn't mild. It might

day comes when I'm not here anymore, I want you to promise me something:

you'll keep your head

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around my chest. My eyes burned, and my throat felt like it was closing up. I gripped his arm tightly. "You're not going anywhere. You'll be fine. You have to be..."

there, my head resting on the side of

point, I

and his jacket was draped over me. I carefully placed it back over his blanket before quietly slipping out